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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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