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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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