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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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