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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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