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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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