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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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