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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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