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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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