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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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