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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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