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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify 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 teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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