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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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