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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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