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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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