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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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