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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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