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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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