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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the interesting 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 scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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