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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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