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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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