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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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