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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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