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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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