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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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