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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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