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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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