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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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