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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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