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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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