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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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