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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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