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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key 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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