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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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