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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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