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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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