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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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