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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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