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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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