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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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