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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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