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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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