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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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