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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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