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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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