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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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