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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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