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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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