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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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