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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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