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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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