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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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