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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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