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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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