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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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