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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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