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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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