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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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