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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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