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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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