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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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