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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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