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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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