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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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