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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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