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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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