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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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