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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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