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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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