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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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