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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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