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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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