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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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