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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores 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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