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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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