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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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