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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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