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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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