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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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