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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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