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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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