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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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