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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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