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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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