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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend 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 massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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