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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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