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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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