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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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