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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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