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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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