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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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