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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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