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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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