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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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