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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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