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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)