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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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