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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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