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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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