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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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