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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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