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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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