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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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