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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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