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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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