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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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