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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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