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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure 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 MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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