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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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