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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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