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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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