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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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