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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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