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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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