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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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