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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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