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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators 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 courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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