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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning enable humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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