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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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