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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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