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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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