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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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