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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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