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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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