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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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