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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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