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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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