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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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