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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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