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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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