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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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