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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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