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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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