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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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