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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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