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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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