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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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