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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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