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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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