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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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