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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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