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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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