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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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