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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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