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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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