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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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