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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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