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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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