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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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