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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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