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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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