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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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