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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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