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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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