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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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