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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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