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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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