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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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