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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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