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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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