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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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