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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part 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 courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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