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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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