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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? 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 MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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