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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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