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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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