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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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