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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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