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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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