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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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