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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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