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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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