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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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