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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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