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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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