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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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