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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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