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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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