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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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