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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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