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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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