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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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