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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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