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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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