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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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