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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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