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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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