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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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