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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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