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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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