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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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