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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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