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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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