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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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