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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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