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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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