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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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