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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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