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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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