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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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