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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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