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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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