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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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