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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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