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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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