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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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