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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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