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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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