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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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