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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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