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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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