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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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