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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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