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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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