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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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