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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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