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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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