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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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