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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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