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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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