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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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