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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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