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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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