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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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