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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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