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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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