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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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