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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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