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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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