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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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