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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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