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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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