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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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