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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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