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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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