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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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