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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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