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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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