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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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