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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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