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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)