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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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