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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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