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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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