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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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