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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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