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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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