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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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