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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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