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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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