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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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