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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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