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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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