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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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