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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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