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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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