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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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