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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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