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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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