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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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