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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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