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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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