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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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