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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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