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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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