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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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