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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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