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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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