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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always 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 several issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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