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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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