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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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