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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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