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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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