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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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