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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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