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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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