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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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