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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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