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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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