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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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