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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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