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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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