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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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