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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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