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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we 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 MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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