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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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