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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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