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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important 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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