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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates 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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