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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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