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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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