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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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