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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models 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 teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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