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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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