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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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