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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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