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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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