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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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