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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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