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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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