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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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