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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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