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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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