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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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