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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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