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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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