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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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