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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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