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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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