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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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