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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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