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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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