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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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