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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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