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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators 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 teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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