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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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