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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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