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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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