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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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