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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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