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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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