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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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