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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic 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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