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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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