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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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