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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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