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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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