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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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