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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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