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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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