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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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