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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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