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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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