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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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