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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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