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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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