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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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