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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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