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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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