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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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