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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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