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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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