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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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