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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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