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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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