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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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