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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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