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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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