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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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