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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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