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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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