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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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