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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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