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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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