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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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