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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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