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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring 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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