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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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