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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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