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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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