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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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