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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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