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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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