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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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