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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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