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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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