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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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