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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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