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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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