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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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