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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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