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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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