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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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