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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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