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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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