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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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