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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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