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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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