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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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