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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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