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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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