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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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