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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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