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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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