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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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