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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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