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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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