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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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