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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education