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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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