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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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