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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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