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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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