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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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