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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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