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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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