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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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