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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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