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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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