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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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