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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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