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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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