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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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