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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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