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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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