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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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