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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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