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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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