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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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