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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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