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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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