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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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