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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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