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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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