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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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