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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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