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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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