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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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