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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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