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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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