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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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