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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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