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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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