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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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