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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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