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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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