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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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