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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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