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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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