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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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