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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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