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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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