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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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