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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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