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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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