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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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