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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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