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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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