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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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