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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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