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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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