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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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