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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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