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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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