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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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