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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. 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 MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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