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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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