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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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