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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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