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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies 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 educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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