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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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