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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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