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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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