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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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