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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies 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 institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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