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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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