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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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