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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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