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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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