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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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