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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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