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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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