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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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