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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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