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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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