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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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