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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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