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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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