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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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