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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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