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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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