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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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