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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses 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 optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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