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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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