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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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