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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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