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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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