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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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