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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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