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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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