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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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