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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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