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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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