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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education