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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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