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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology enable students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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