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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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