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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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