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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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