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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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