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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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