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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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