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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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