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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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