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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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