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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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