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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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