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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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