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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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