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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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