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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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