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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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