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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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