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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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