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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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