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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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