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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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