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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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