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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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