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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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