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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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