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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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