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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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